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5 Smart Books: Our Staff's End-of-Summer Picks

SmartMoney editors and writers tell us what they're reading.

11 Smart Books: Our Latest Staff Picks

SmartMoney's editors and writers on new and worthwhile books.

12 Smart Books: Our Staff Summer-Reading Picks

SmartMoney's editors and writers on books worth bringing to the beach.

Franchise Fever: Who Is Recruiting New Talent

Most businesses are hurting, but some franchises could be the exception.

Getting Your Finances Ready for Obama

Taxes, health care, and more: What you need to know.

SmartMoney's Election Center

Join us as we blog live on election night, and read election coverage now.

The Pres. Candidates on Taxes, Housing and Health Care

Where the candidates stand on taxes, the housing crisis and health care coverage.

Financial Firms Are Clamoring for Boomers' Nest Eggs

Financial firms are clamoring to manage the 401(k) money that boomers have amassed.

Florida's Activity-Loving Village People

In Florida, 60,000 activity-loving seniors have joined a community where seventysomethings can play like fortysomethings.

Retire Happy

Forget planning for one retirement: Chances are you should be planning for three. Thanks to Americans' longer life spans, many retirees can expect their postcareer years to cycle through distinct stages of work, play and rest. SmartMoney shows you how to navigate the new three-act retirement.